Westbrook, CT, Connecticut
Westbrook - Roberta P. "Ma Bean" Bean, 79, of Westbrook, formerly of Old Lyme, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Mariner Healthcare at Bridebrook in Niantic.
Roberta was born in New London on March 20, 1930. "Ma Bean" drove bus #14 for the East Lyme School system for over 20 years and was best known as the good luck charm for both the baseball and football teams at the high school.
Roberta was a member of the Chapman Tech Alumni Association and an active member of the Flanders Baptist Church, where she currently held the position of president of the Ladies Circle a position her mother held over 50 years ago.
She is survived by her son, Robert W. Bean and his wife, Lynn, of Raeford, N.C. and her daughter, Cynthia L. Beattie and her husband, Bernie, of Westbrook. She will be deeply missed by her only grandchild, Tyler J. Corveira.
Roberta is predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years, James F. Bean and her son, Thomas C. Bean.
A service in celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at the Flanders Baptist Church. Burial will be private. Byles Memorial home, 99 Huntington St., New London is assisting the family with her services.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Roberta's memory to the Flanders Baptist Church, Church Lane, East Lyme, CT 06333.
Cyndi and Bernier,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kevin and Sue Wilkos
Auto Buys Magazine
December 05, 2009 | Niantic, CT
Cyndi,
You, Bernie and Tyler are in my prayers with a heavy heart as you grieve the loss of your dear mother.
Rest in peace Ma Bean
Love, Shannon
Shannon Budds
November 28, 2009 | East Lyme, CT
Cyndi
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bernie and your son Tyler.
May your mother rest in peace and God be with you.
Monica Garrity
November 25, 2009 | Colchester, CT
Cyndi, Bernie and Tyler,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Sugrue
November 24, 2009 | Waterford, CT
My deceased husband, Dick North, thought Ma Bean was not only one of the best bus drivers, but also was, in her own way, an extension of the East Lyme sports program. I recall a story that Dick told me. One of the ELHS football teams had lost an away game. Ma Bean, the driver that day,figured the team was too rowdy, considering that loss. On the way back to the high school, she pulled the bus over until the team was quiet, so they could think about things. Then she started the now "quiet"...
Dorothy North
November 24, 2009 | Niantic, CT
Cyndi, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
BobbiJo Matthewson
November 24, 2009 | East Lyme, CT
Mrs. Bean - Your faith has made you whole - Go in peace
David Morgan
November 24, 2009 | Tampa, FL
Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this time of loss. Feel comforted that your mom is looking down on you and will be your guardian angel.
Veraliz Williams
November 24, 2009 | Niantic, CT
To the "Little Beans",
Although I haven't been to Old Lyme in many, many years, I will always remember when your Mom came over to our house and my Grandma loved visiting with her! The greatest thing about your Mom was her immense smile, and her winsome laugh... she'll ALWAYS be in my memory. May God bless you and give you the strength to get through this.
With fond rememberences,
Carl Morgan
November 24, 2009 | Hernando, FL
